"Convicting the Innocent"

"Convicting the Innocent" refers to the wrongful conviction of individuals who are factually innocent of the crimes they are accused of. This can occur due to various factors such as mistaken identity, flawed forensic evidence, false confessions, prosecutorial misconduct, or inadequate legal defense. Such errors often result from systemic issues within the criminal justice system, leading to innocent people being punished while the true perpetrators remain free. Recognizing and addressing these wrongful convictions is essential for ensuring justice, protecting innocent individuals, and improving legal procedures to prevent future errors.